Back by popular demand, the soul traders return to Wigginton to spread some Christmas cheer, and raise funds for breast cancer care.

They’ll be playing crowd pleasers from the Blues Brothers, The Commitments and other sing along favourites, and given the time of year perhaps even a few seasonal numbers to get us all in the Christmas spirit!

Doors open at 8:00 pm, and there will be a cash bar with proceeds going to the Wigginton village shop, mince pies, and much merriment. All proceeds other than the bar will be going to breast cancer care, a great charity that provides support for a disease that unfortunately far too many may face at some point. Tickets are just £10, so please show your support and come along for what will be a great start to your Christmas!

For tickets, please contact John on 07795 053305 or email soultraders2016@gmail.com. There will only be a limited number of tickets on the door, so advance purchase avoids disappointment!

Wigginton Fireworks 2017 will be on Saturday 4th November, from 6 pm on the sports field. As usual the display is free entry, but please consider making a donation on the night to support next year’s event. Hope to see you there!

The Soul Traders are playing a gig this Saturday at the village hall, to help raise funds for the village Shop. Doors open at 7:30, and there will be a live DJ Set, soul food BBQ, cash bar, and of course live music provided by Wigginton’s very own funk soul brothers, The Soul Traders. Their set will include classic songs from ‘The Commitments’, ‘The Blues Brothers’ as well other songs you’re bound to know and love, so why not come along and support the village shop whilst enjoying a night of great music.

See the poster below for details of obtaining tickets, which are selling fast. There will also be a strictly limited amount of tickets available on the door, but we’d suggest buying in advance to avoid disappointment.

Would you like to know more about champagne? This is a great opportunity to taste a great selection of Lanson champagnes, whilst guided by an Lanson champagne expert, and to help raise funds for Wigginton Pre-school and St Bart’s Church (proceeds from the night will be split evenly)

The results of the survey will be published and presented to a public meeting when the proposal can be discussed further.

For most villages a shop is a vital lifeline and for some people, especially those without transport, it is an important connection with the world beyond their front door. It is a meeting place, communication centres and an important lynchpin of village life. Much of the appeal of our village rests on it’s sense of community. It is the reason many people have moved here and remain here. The presence of a shop would, we feel, greatly enhance that community spirit.

To gauge the appetite for a community shop, the survey has been set up to get your views on what might be provided and what would receive your support. Paper copies of the survey are available as detailed below if required, but if you’ve yet to give your views, please take a moment to take the online survey – it will really help.

Wigginton Fireworks 2016 will be on Saturday 5th November, from 6 pm on the sports field. As usual the display is free entry, but please consider making a donation on the night to support next year’s event.

Wigginton Fireworks 2015 will be on Saturday 7th November, from 6 pm on the sports field. As usual the display is free entry, but please consider making a donation on the night to support next year’s event and local charities.

There will be live music in the Greyhound afterwards, so why not make a night of it?